Cycling around Erlangen is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Franconian Switzerland. So you can find your perfect Erlangen bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: October 5, 2025

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1. TeichKulturRunde – cycle Tours in Franconia's multi-region

56.9km

03:41

320m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Through the southern "Fränkische" - Franconian Switzerland

36.3km

02:54

540m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Canal Bridge Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path loop from Alterlangen

32.9km

01:55

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – Neideck Ruins loop from Kirchehrenbach

52.6km

03:29

390m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. View of Egloffstein Castle – Neideck Ruins loop from Bärnfels

47.5km

03:08

420m

Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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6. Maxbrücke Nuremberg – Pegnitz Riverside Cycle Path loop from Erlangen

43.8km

02:33

170m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Dechsendorfer Weiher – Kleiner Bischofsweiher loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

45.5km

02:46

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Climb to Kalchreuth – Neunhof Castle loop from Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße

33.4km

02:00

180m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Wöhrder See – Spectacular view loop from Heroldsberg

43.7km

02:35

270m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Kleiner Bischofsweiher – Dechsendorfer Weiher loop from Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße

59.5km

03:37

240m

Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Erlangen

1. TeichKulturRunde – cycle Tours in Franconia's multi-region

2. Through the southern "Fränkische" - Franconian Switzerland

3. Canal Bridge Forchheim – Main-Danube Canal Cycle Path loop from Alterlangen

4. Wiesent Valley Cycle Path – Neideck Ruins loop from Kirchehrenbach

5. View of Egloffstein Castle – Neideck Ruins loop from Bärnfels

6. Maxbrücke Nuremberg – Pegnitz Riverside Cycle Path loop from Erlangen

7. Dechsendorfer Weiher – Kleiner Bischofsweiher loop from Forchheim (Oberfr)

8. Climb to Kalchreuth – Neunhof Castle loop from Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße

9. Wöhrder See – Spectacular view loop from Heroldsberg

10. Kleiner Bischofsweiher – Dechsendorfer Weiher loop from Erlangen Paul-Gossen-Straße

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